VIDEO: Ski Cutting in the Backcountry: 9 Ways to Reduce the Obvious Risk [arve url="https://youtu.be/ma4m0l6oGOQ"] SnowBrains | February 8, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Backcountry Safety Basics Part 1: Snow Science [arve url="https://youtu.be/Eqkz1KQDFNM"] Clay Malott | February 8, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
A List of the Most Dangerous National Parks In The United States For most, a visit to one of the many national parks in the United States is a time to escape reality and get out of the house. However, some people meet a far more unfortunate demise when they enter these parks without properly preparing first. We have compiled a list of the most dangerous national parks in the United States. […] Brains Nick Retterer | February 5, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Woman Hospitalized After Sending it Off a Backcountry Booter in Utah A 19-year old woman was hospitalized after hitting a jump in the Utah backcountry with her friends. The group built the jump near Aspen Grove on Mount Timpanogos where she broke three ribs and punctured a lung. The group called 911 with a chief complaint of rib pain and lower back pain. At 4:59 PM on January 31, 2021, Utah […] Crash Dominic Gawel | February 4, 2021 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Backcountry Report: Deep, Dry, and Perfect Powder Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from January 25, 2021 Crested Butte, CO – We skied some of the best powder of our lives today. After a long dry spell, conditions have significantly improved and we went to be the first to get the goods. We set our objective highโskiing the north face of Carbon Peak. Carbon Peak […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | January 26, 2021 1 Comment
Sun Valley Resort, Idaho Promotes Safety on the Slopes Brought to you by Sun Valley Resort Ski Resort Participates in National Safety Month Initiative Led by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Sun Valley Resortโ, North Americaโs No.1 Ski Resort (SKI Magazine), celebrates the NSAAโs annual National Safety Month by promoting a Safety Week initiative in an effort to increase guest awareness of safety protocols and procedures. Related: Sun […] SnowBrains | January 26, 2021 0 Comments
How to Make a Basic Ski Tour Plan Using CalTopo Making a tour plan is one of the best ways to mitigate risk while traveling in the backcountry – in the winter or summer. CalTopo is a free online software that allows users to map backcountry routes, print maps, and use them on their new GPS app. CalTopo offers a ton of features that make it an ideal software for […] Brains Dominic Gawel | January 15, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado Search and Rescue Teams See Increased Volume of Missions in 2020 Colorado Search and Rescue Teams have been busy this yearโand there are no signs of letting up. People around the world have been turning to outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Lake County Search and Rescue saw nearly a 300% increase in call volume between 2019 and 2020. Outdoor recreation is generally COVID-19 safe while other forms of recreation have […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 21, 2020 4 Comments